Health Events Local February 17, 2025

Shakira Cancels Concert in Lima Due to Hospitalization

Shakira has canceled her concert in Lima, Peru, due to being hospitalized for abdominal issues. She expressed her disappointment and hopes to recover soon.


Shakira Cancels Concert in Lima Due to Hospitalization

The Colombian singer Shakira has announced the cancellation of a concert in Lima, Peru, after being hospitalized due to an emergency abdominal condition. In a statement, the artist expressed regret over having to go to the emergency room, indicating that doctors advised her not to perform at the scheduled concert that night.

Shakira, who recently won a Grammy for Best Latin Pop Album for "Women Don't Cry," was ready to perform at the National Stadium of Lima after 14 years of absence in the Andean nation. The "Women Don't Cry World Tour" included two concerts in the Peruvian capital, scheduled for Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th.

The artist expressed her sadness at not being able to take the stage as planned but remained optimistic, mentioning that she hopes to recover as soon as possible and be released from the hospital to perform the show she had prepared for her fans. The wait continues for Shakira's Peruvian fans, who were eager to witness her long-awaited return to the stages of her country.